2015

First Growth

First Growth is only produced when the growing season

is showing exceptional fruit quality and a particular
vintage is deemed to have extended aging potential.
Viticulture
The terra rossa over limestone soils of southern Coonawarra have long been a
much sought-after location to grow the finest of red grape varieties; the
extended ripening period in this area provides wonderful fruit expression, depth
and complexity.
Our ‘Abbey’ estate vineyard is located on this brilliant strip of soil and is
predominantly planted to Reynell Selection Cabernet Sauvignon - original
cuttings from Bordeaux. These vines, planted in 1985, are the backbone of our
First Growth.

Winemaking
Harvested on the 13th of April 2015, fruit for our First Growth was fermented in a
combination of 9T and 10T closed-static-fermenters for 32 days (fermentation
lasting 10 days before the parcels were topped and sealed). This extended
maceration encourages tannin structure and increases ageing potential. After
time on skins the wine was pressed to a prestigious selection of 70% new
Chateau Barriques, sourced from renowned Bordeaux cooperages Seguin
Moreau and Taransaud.
The wine was then matured in oak for 17 months to create fine grained tannins
and produce a tightly structured wine with the potential to improve with correct
cellaring in excess of 20 years.
Blend composition: 96.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3.5% Petit Verdot

Tasting Notes
Colour: Dark red with scarlet hues, brilliant finish and silver purple rim
Aroma: Cassis, dark chocolate and cigar box. Complex and vibrant with notes
of plush black fruits, dried herbs, rosemary and some earthy tones of
ragu and mushroom.
Palate: Fine tannin structure with a creamy mouthfeel. Fresh fruits of
raspberry and blackcurrant, dried herbs, fresh cut grass and a tight
acid line with dark chocolate, and a long finish.

Analysis
ALC 14.5% TA 6.11 g/L
PH 3.50 RS 0.36 g/L
OTHER Vegan

Parker Coonawarra Estate Pty. Ltd., 15688 Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra, South Australia, 5277
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